Noah Dower Nilsson

Noah Dower Nilsson (born 25 April 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wing currently under contract as a prospect to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 73rd overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Dower Nilsson appeared in 37 games for Frölunda HC in the J20 Nationell, where he recorded 26 goals and 28 assists and led the team in points and goals. He made his professional debut for Frölunda HC during the 2022–23 season where he appeared in three games.

Dower Nilsson was drafted in the third round, 73rd overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

He was later signed by the Red Wings to a three-year, entry-level contract on 5 April 2026.

International play

Dower Nilsson represented Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and four assists in seven games, and won a silver medal.

Personal life Noah's brother, Liam, is a professional ice hockey player and was selected 134th overall by the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2021–22 Frölunda HC J18 7 7 8 15 6 4 3 3 6 2 2021–22 Frölunda HC J20 12 2 2 4 2 — — — — — 2022–23 Frölunda HC J18 3 3 3 6 4 5 1 5 6 20 2022–23 Frölunda HC J20 37 26 28 54 10 2 0 2 2 0 2022–23 Frölunda HC SHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2023–24 Frölunda HC J20 3 3 1 4 2 — — — — — 2023–24 Frölunda HC SHL 5 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 2023–24 IF Björklöven Allsv 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Frölunda HC SHL 35 4 6 10 10 7 0 0 0 2 2024–25 Frölunda HC J20 — — — — — 1 0 1 1 0 2025–26 Frölunda HC SHL 48 6 10 16 10 6 2 2 4 2 SHL totals 91 11 17 28 20 13 2 2 4 2

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2022 Sweden HG18 5 1 3 4 2 2023 Sweden U18 7 2 4 6 6 Junior totals 12 3 7 10 8